Hoy es lunes, el 9 de marzo. Esponja: Copy the tree diagram below and work with a shoulder partner to fill it out. CategoriesgoldfishSharkDolphin Species (type of animal) Size Color Habitat Map Quiz retake on Friday!

When you’re presenting, how should you use your eyes? Why is this important?

Native and Ancient Groups (due next Tuesday) You will work with a partner and present this information: Choose a native group from any Spanish-speaking country Explain an important activity or product they created For example: The Basque people had advanced sailing and fishing techniques. The Moors built aqueducts that carried water throughout Spain.

Mapuche Olmecs Nazca Tainos Hauri Chincha Quechua Guarani Aymara Pipil Lenca Toltec Chavin Zapotecs Paracas Mixtec Huastec Totonec Here are the guiding questions for your research—write them down!: 1.Briefly describe the group or tribe you chose. 2.What country/countries were they a part of? 3.What was an activity they did or product they made? 4.How did this activity/item impact their society or the country where they lived? (Why was it important?) 5.What was something unusual or interesting you learned about this group? 6.What happened to this group? (Do they still exist?) You will have 2-5 minutes to speak on this topic. Be ready!

How do you begin your search? What kind of websites/resources should you use? What are you researching tomorrow? When will you have to present this research?

What is this? How do you use this?

Hoy es martes, el 10 de marzo. Research day! Meet in the library!

Hoy es miércoles, el 11 de marzo. No esponja today! Take 5 minutes and meet with your presentation partner. Decide what research you still need to complete. Outline your presentation roles. Identify any details that are lacking from your citations. Then, take out your Spanish notes! Map Quiz retake on Friday!

Pronombres = Pronouns. (Pronouns are words that replace specific nouns. For example, instead of saying Mrs. Mix, we can just say “she or her”. Or, instead of Leonardo and I, we can use the pronoun “we”. yo = I or me tú = you (familiar) él = he or him ella = she or her usted = you (formal) nosotros (nosotras) = we or us vosotros (vosotras) = you all (familiar/ya’ll)— this is usually used in Spain and few other places ellos (ellas) = they or them/they or them (girls) ustedes = you all (formal)

Mother = madre Mom = mamá Father = padre Dad = papá Sister = hermana Brother = hermano Grandma = abuela Grandpa = abuelo Cousin = primo/prima Aunt = tía Uncle = tío Daughter = hija Son = hijo Granddaughter = nieta Grandson = nieto Niece = sobrina Nephew = sobrino

Hoy es jueves, el 12 de marzo. Esponja: Answer the following questions: 1. How many continents have Spanish-speaking countries? 2. On which continent is Argentina located? 3. Which is the only Spanish-speaking country located in Africa? 4. Name two countries in North America that don’t speak Spanish. 5. Where is Central America? 6. On which continent is Mexico located? Map Quiz retake tomorrow!

Ser = “to be” (p. 35) Used to describe permanence, characteristics and much more yo soy = I amnosotros somos = we are tú eres = you are (fam.)vosotros sois = you all are él/ella es = he/she isellos/ellas son = they are usted es = you are (for.)ustedes son = you all are

APUNTES: p. 50 (descripciones) alto/a = tallgrande = big bajo/a = shortpequeño/a = small bonito/a = prettyguapo/a = attractive delgado/a = skinnygordo/a = fat viejo/a = oldjoven = young feo/a = ugly el pelo = hair los ojos = eyes castaño/a = dark/brownmoreno/a = dark complexion corto/a = shortpelirrojo/a = red-head rubio/a = blondelargo/a = long Notes: Descriptions follow nouns! Descriptions must match the gender/number of things.

Hoy es viernes, el 13 de marzo. TODAY IS YOUR MAP QUIZ RETAKE. 1. Read the direction carefully and be sure to complete both sides. 2. Stay in your seat during the quiz. 3. Please stay remain silent while others are testing. 4. If you have questions—ask Ms. T! 5. When you are finished, you may read, work on homework or rest.

Compare and contrast these two people in a modified Venn diagram. See how many Spanish description you can write using your new vocabulary! Lionel MessiHope Solo Plays for BarcelonaPlays for Women’s U.S. Team